Historical Compliance Records MA

Norfolk Water Division

EPA ID: MA2208000 ยท 7,602 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Norfolk Water Division (MA2208000): 140 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 140 violations in EPA records for Norfolk Water Division has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 7,602 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
7,602
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
140
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
68
Contaminants Flagged
$694K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Norfolk Water Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: D

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$197,379
Median Household Income
11,556
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
6%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Norfolk Water Division have a median household income of $197,379 and about 11,556 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Norfolk Water Division's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 5 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFAS6: 20 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Massachusetts

C 60 violations
C 32 violations
C 2 violations
B 0 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Norfolk Water Division (EPA ID: MA2208000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 7,602 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02056 in Norfolk.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 140 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 108 resolved, 32 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2023 LASSO Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Carbofuran Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Chlordane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 2,4-D Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Endrin Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Heptachlor epoxide Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Heptachlor Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Pentachlorophenol Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Toxaphene Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 2,4,5-TP Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Methoxychlor Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 BHC-GAMMA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Benzo(a)pyrene Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Dalapon Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Endrin Other Violation 3 No
BHC-GAMMA Other Violation 3 No
Methoxychlor Other Violation 3 No
Toxaphene Other Violation 3 No
Dalapon Other Violation 3 No
Diquat Other Violation 3 No
Endothall Other Violation 3 No
Glyphosate Other Violation 3 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other Violation 3 No
OXAMYL Other Violation 3 No
Simazine Other Violation 3 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Picloram Other Violation 3 No
Dinoseb Other Violation 3 No
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Other Violation 3 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Norfolk Water Division (MA2208000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norfolk Water Division water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Norfolk Water Division; its 140 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Norfolk Water Division serve?

Norfolk Water Division serves approximately 7,602 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Norfolk Water Division get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
232
Detections
10
Latest sample
7/7/2025
Highest analyte
PFOA: 7 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFOA 7 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFHxA 5.4 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFPeA 5 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFOS 4.5 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFBS 4 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

MA enforces a limit of 20 ppt for the combined sum of six PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFHpA and PFDA). The table shows each compound's highest result, which can come from different samples, so it is not compared with that combined limit; the water system's compliance reports give the combined result.

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Norfolk Water Division safe to drink? ▼
Norfolk Water Division has 140 recorded violations since 2021. The D shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 140 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Norfolk Water Division serve? ▼
Norfolk Water Division serves approximately 7,602 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Norfolk Water Division's water source? ▼
Norfolk Water Division draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Norfolk Water Division's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Norfolk Water Division? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Norfolk Water Division have a median household income of $197,379 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Norfolk Water Division get its water? ▼
Norfolk Water Division's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Norfolk Water Division (MA): 140 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma2208000/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Norfolk Water Division (EPA ID: MA2208000) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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